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Post by chrisho on Nov 3, 2014 0:25:37 GMT -5
Hi all, I suspect my front windshield washer pump has failed. I activate the action (from the drivers seat) and nothing happens, although I have plenty of fluid. I am looking at some basic parts on rockauto.com & find the part to be cheap! maybe I can do this myself!  www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=371454&cc=1434098Any help/advice? Thanks in advance. Chris |
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Post by youngblood on Nov 3, 2014 9:44:01 GMT -5
Hi all, I suspect my front windshield washer pump has failed. I activate the action (from the drivers seat) and nothing happens, although I have plenty of fluid. I am looking at some basic parts on rockauto.com & find the part to be cheap! maybe I can do this myself! www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=371454&cc=1434098Any help/advice? Thanks in advance. Chris I replaced the washer pump and reservoir on my 01 MS this past summer, had a leak in bottom of tank, I had to remove my front plastic bumper to get to the tank , you may be able to get to the pump which sits on the bottom of the tank without removing the bumper. |
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Post by colted on Nov 3, 2014 13:37:16 GMT -5
don't you hear any humming sound from the pump?
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Post by jpele21 on Nov 8, 2014 12:57:43 GMT -5
I agree....see if you hear even a bit of humming. It could be a bad ground, connection, relay, etc and not even need to be replaced.
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Post by colted on Nov 8, 2014 14:37:38 GMT -5
yup, if it's humming then motor should be still good....usual cause is either a clogged line or bottom of the reservoir.
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Post by jpele21 on Nov 9, 2014 13:23:15 GMT -5
I agree....see if you hear even a bit of humming. It could be a bad ground, connection, relay, etc and not even need to be replaced. I guess I should have clarified....if it is not humming you need to check electrical connections after checking for the clogs that colted mentioned. Then I would consider changing out the pump |
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Post by chrisho on Nov 14, 2014 0:57:30 GMT -5
Thanks all for the reply. Finally got a chance tonight in the pitch dark to see where this unit is located. Argh! right in the bumper/headlight area. I am no mechanic but can someone send pics/video on how to get into that area? Maybe I should tackle this job when spring comes around. HA!
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Post by jay4x4 on Nov 20, 2014 1:30:55 GMT -5
think there are like three bolts or clips in the front and a few bolts on the side....I am sure you can figure it out by looking at it. I don't recall exactly but it is simple to take off the plastic fascia to see the washer bottle.
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Post by jkdv8 on Nov 20, 2014 19:10:09 GMT -5
Also if it has wide fenders there are screws going through the bumper cover into the fender bit.
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